Move Over Clint Eastwood

I’ve never seen a Filipino sound so much like Dirty Harry snarling “Go ahead, make my day.” Clint Eastwood could learn a thing or two from this Aquino tough guy. “I shall pursue all of you and hold you accountable. No hard feelings.” Quote of the year. President Noynoy Aquino 2013 SONA And I think … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government

The Shallow Press Defines the Philippines

This may seem like another of those obnoxious “Americans do it better” blogs. But if America DOES have a more constructive standard, are we to ignore it, refuse to learn from it, wave a Filipino pride shirt high in the air and go ignorantly forward? Not me, bubba. The journalistic standards in the States, up … Continue reading →

Filed under Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism

GRP: A Ship of Fools

GRP is “Get Real Post“, an Australian blog that pops off at the mouth regarding the Philippines and Filipinos. It is a tinny whine of a voice half the time, and a clear, insightful voice of useful perspective the other half. The problem is, no one really takes the insight and runs with it because … Continue reading →

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A Troublesome Photo

The above photograph raised a point of debate in a recent blog. It makes for a good cross-cultural discussion. So please make note of your initial reaction to the photo. Maybe jot your thoughts down, rather like it were a Rorschach Test, an ink blot with elegant pixelation. I would welcome knowing your initial reaction. … Continue reading →

Filed under Foreign Affairs and Defense, USA/Americans

The Philippines: A Nation Divided

The Philippines is without a doubt a nation divided. It has always been that way. The notion that it is one land is a recent ideal and it has not spread to everyone. The natural histories of the land are diverse. Native tribes were, and to some extent still are, scattered everywhere, speaking 114 different … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Philippine Government